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Zero Hours Workers in Retail

Zero Hours Workers in Retail Almost every member of the FRA uses zero hours workers but are they being used correctly?  Are the workers given the correct contract?  Can the workers claim that they are no longer zero hours?  Read on to find out more about zero hours...

An employer’s guide to an Apprentice Contract

An employer’s guide to an Apprentice Contract

An apprentice contract is a specific type of contract which needs additional clauses to protect your business. Businesses can be stuck with apprentices on an ‘old fashioned’ style apprentice wherein it’s extremely difficult to end the agreement if the contract is not right.

Managing Menopause in the Workplace

Let’s talk about…. Menopause at work.  As a follow-on from our smash hit menopause masterclass you’re now aware of the culture change that’s needed within your business.   This training will give you the full tool kit to enable you to create change in regard...

Who pays for staff uniform?

Who pays for staff uniform?   It is great that employers can decide their own rules for dress codes and uniforms at work but sometimes, too much choice makes it harder to know what to do!  “Should we charge staff for uniforms?  Should we limit the number of...

HR problems in Nurseries

Employing staff in the Early Years Sector comes with a raft of its own unique HR challenges that the employer needs to manage correctly. Read this post to see if we can help with your challenges.

Clocking in and out issues

Clocking in and out issues The thought of clocking in and out often makes people think of factory workers lined up punching their clock cards down at the start or end of a shift (does Coronation Street spring to mind?)!  Clocking in and out still has huge benefits...

Statutory Sick Pay (SSP): everything you need to know

Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) The impact of staff absences can have serious consequences for a business, but when it comes to paying Statutory Sick Pay it is important to ensure that business owners are aware of the intricacies of the law.  What is Statutory Sick Pay?...